EP 146 - The Photo Strategy That Converts: Why Annual Photoshoots are a Non-Negotiable for Online Business Owners
Release Date: 01/16/2025
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As the founder of a seven-figure design agency, I've watched countless entrepreneurs try to cut corners with iPhone selfies and basic stock photos. While everyone's focused on creating reels and short-form content, they're missing a crucial truth: strategic brand photography is what separates six-figure businesses from seven-figure ones.
Think about it: Skims doesn't use the same five photos all year, even though they're selling the same products. Beyoncé didn't announce Cowboy Carter with Renaissance photos.
Your visual strategy needs to evolve with your business growth, and that means investing in professional photography that aligns with your current positioning, not who you were two years ago.
In this episode, I break down exactly why professional photos matter more than ever in 2025, how often you should be updating them, and how to make them work harder for your marketing. Whether you're launching new offers or repositioning your brand, you'll learn how to use strategic photography to attract premium clients and double your launch revenue.
In today's episode, we're chatting about:
• Why DIY photos are costing you high-ticket clients (even if your content is great)
• How to make one photoshoot work for multiple marketing campaigns
• The crucial difference between basic brand photos and strategic visual assets
• Why your old photos might be sending the wrong message to potential clients
• How to plan a photoshoot that actually drives sales and conversions
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